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Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist, Prediction & Planning

Waymo · Mountain View, CA USA; San Francisco, CA USA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
78 days
Waymo's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Waymo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Waymo
high
348 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
Hiring momentum
490 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.

About this role

As a Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist at Waymo, you will design and implement advanced generative models to enhance the planning and prediction capabilities of autonomous vehicles. Your role will involve translating complex driving challenges into machine learning problems, writing scalable code, and collaborating with researchers and engineers to ensure safe vehicle behavior. You will also have opportunities to publish your findings in top-tier academic venues.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven track record of publications in top-tier conferences
  • Demonstrated impact on the broader ML community through influential research or significant industry contributions
  • Hands-on expertise with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., JAX or PyTorch)
  • Proficient programming skills in Python and/or C++
  • Strong analytical and debugging abilities

Nice to have

  • Specialized research experience in deep learning, reinforcement learning, causal reasoning, or foundation models
  • Prior industry experience in applied ML research or software development
  • Domain expertise in solving motion planning, prediction, or related robotics problems
  • Hands-on experience deploying, evaluating, and maintaining ML-based systems in real-world, production environments

What you get

  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is broad and depends on various factors
  • Role involves cutting-edge research that may require staying current with rapidly evolving technologies

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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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